Asheboro hits early and often in dismantling of Grizzlies

By Carson Dockery sports@gastongazette.com

Saturday

Jun 9, 2018 at 11:06 PMJun 9, 2018 at 11:16 PM

Copperheads post another double-digit run total to keep Gastonia winless at home.

The Asheboro Copperheads came into Saturday night’s meeting with Gastonia leading the Coastal Plain League’s West division and cemented themselves as one of the league early contendersm pounding out 18 hits en route to a 13-2 win over the Gastonia Grizzlies.

Gastonia was behind the eight-ball early, trailing 4-0 after the top of the first and never held a lead throughout. Gastonia fell to 2-6, while Asheboro maintained sole ownership of the division lead, improving to 6-2.

Turning point: With the Copperheads already leading 1-0 in the top of the first, Asheboro catcher Nick Cici blew the game wide open with a three-run home run to left-centerfield to put Asheboro on top 4-0 before Gastonia had even seen a pitch.

Star of the game: Zach Miller, Asheboro. Miller led off the game with a solo shot and the Copperheads never looked back. Miller finished three-for-five with a home run, a pair of singles, drove in three runs, and scored three himself.

Notes: David Posas of Asheboro reached in all six of his plate appearances, going four-for-four with four singles and a pair of walks.

Promotional event: Tuesday will be Senior Night at Sims Legion Park, as the Grizzlies welcome the area’s elder citizens to a night of fun at the ballpark.

What's next: The Grizzlies return home Tuesday for their first scheduled doubleheader of the season. Gastonia hosts High Point-Thomasville for the first time since their opening day rainout, with first pitch set for 6 p.m.

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